The 112 app
The 112 app provides safety and reassurance for anyone living in or visiting Sweden. Among other things, you receive information about incidents happening nearby. Download the app today.
How the app works
If a fire, traffic accident, explosion, or boat accident occurs in your vicinity, you will immediately receive information about it. This way, you’ll know that the incident is being handled and you don’t need to contact 112 yourself. The app also provides information about public alerts (VMA – Important Message to the Public) and other crisis information.
A pilot project is currently underway in collaboration with the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Swedish Life Saving Society, which means we also provide alerts for emergencies in state waters (sea, Vänern, Vättern, and Mälaren): Person in distress in water.
This is how the app works
112 events
The app provides you with instant information about 112 events happening in your vicinity. We inform you about events classified as:
- buildings on fire,
- outdoor fires,
- road accidents,
- explosions
- boating accidents
- and person in distress in water.
When you are notified of an incident, you can rest assured that it is taken care of and you do not need to call 112 yourself. You thereby help reduce the number of unnecessary calls to our emergency number 112. An additional map support is available, mainly designed for the visually impaired and for children.
VMA
VMA – an Important Public Announcement – is a warning to the public in the event of, for example:
- a gas leak,
- a major fire
- or other serious accident.
If you receive a VMA in the app, it is important to read the information carefully, it may include instructions to stay indoors and close windows, for example. You will receive information about VMAs that are relevant to you based on your location.
Crisis information
In addition to 112 events and VMAs, SOS Alarm sends out other types of crisis and civic information. This could be, for example:
- spreading of smoke,
- weak ice,
- pandemics,
- water leaks or floods.
You can easily set the type of information you want via the app.
Preventive information
In the app, you can access preventive information and tips on safety and security. For example, you can learn more about how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Dialling 112
If you dial 112 in the app, your current location is sent to us at SOS Alarm via the app. This means that we can identify the location of the incident as quickly as possible and that help can arrive faster. You should call 112 in case of an emergency situation where there is a danger to life and property.
See and share your location
In the app, you can easily see your current location on a map and its coordinates. In case of an emergency, the coordinates can be useful for an SOS operator who can then easily identify your exact location. You can also share your location with others in several ways.
Settings and notifications
For the app to work optimally, it is important to have the right settings. In the app, you can easily get an overview of your settings, which phone number you have registered and set the type of information you want to receive notifications about. We recommend that you activate positioning and notifications to receive relevant information based on your geographical location. In order to receive information about events in your vicinity, the app needs to collect location data in the background, even when the app is closed or not in use.
You can read more about settings and notifications (Information in Swedish)
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